Update dynamic IP address with router

Hello,

I'm sure this has already been asked and answered, but I cannot find a relevant post.

If possible I'd like to use a router to update OpenDNS with my dynamic IP address, instead of using the software DNSupdater.

Is this possible and what info do I need (username, password, update address)?

This is more of a general question (ie. not specific to 1 brand of router) but I do use Draytek and Araknis routers.

Also, my understanding of the free OpenDNS account is that I set my router DNS to the OpenDNS servers, and then if I have an account then (assuming my dynamic IP has been updated) I will have customisable control over the filters in use.
If I do not update IP address then the filtering reverts back to the default OpenDNS filter.

Is this correct?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

ereedy October 25, 2021 03:40

I have this same question. My router updates noip.com with my IP address. I thought that there was some way to DNS-O-Matic to grab that info, and update OpenDNS. Is that not the case? Is the only way to update the dynamic IP for OpenDNS to run software on a local computer?

RachelGomez161999 December 15, 2022 08:03

Please follow these steps to configure your router:
Step 1: Login to your router via the default gateway address.
Step 2: Enter your router credentials into the login page.
Device Username Password.
Step 3: Next, locate the Dynamic DNS (DDNS) settings.
Step 4: On the DDNS page, select No-IP as the service provider.

This may help you,

Rachel Gomez

stefanos_941 June 12, 2022 23:44

After one year...yeah you can update Dns-O-Matic in general with a router you just need the correct firmware and configuration to do it. That means get ready to flash your routers with other firmware as DD-wrt openwrt.

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